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How long will it take for my sensation to return to “normal”? What can be done to help? It is common to experience facial stiffness after FFS Surgery. Tightness and a lack of sensitivity in the areas of the intervention are to be expected. Time is the main factor in healing tissues that have been significantly affected during any surgery: weeks, months, and even years after you will continue to notice gradual improvements. Sensation may still be different, but practically-speaking you may exp

The answer to the question, “What happens during facial feminization surgery?” depends largerly on which facial features you will operate on and which technique is employed. Whatever types of surgeries you and your doctor agree on, you will most likely need to have the operation under general anesthesia in a hospital. This usually means spending one or two nights in the hospital for monitoring and to provide the correct post-op care. What happens during a FFS forehead recontouring? The goal of f

Does Facial Feminization Hurt? A frequent question from patients preparing for facial feminization surgery is if FFS will hurt. In fact, fear of the pain after facial feminization surgery is one of the most common sources of preoperative anxiety in patients. The good news is that, by and large, pain is well controlled. Your exact experience will depend on the procedures you undergo in your FFS surgery, as well as the aftercare services. However, facial feminization procedures that are performed

We are very proud to name one of the most famous international transgender models, Lea T, as a key supporter of FACIALTEAM FOUNDATION. Lea T trangender top model and activist Leandra Cerezo, Lea T, was the first trans person to participate in the lighting of the Olympic Torch in 2016 Olympics held in Rio, Brazil. She has always been a transgender activist, especially in her home-country Brazil. Lea T told Oprah in 2011 that she had always felt different, even as a child, regularly subject to rid

FACIALTEAM, in collaboration with the Johns Hopkins Center for Transgender Health, announce their first joint Webinar on Facial Feminization Surgery for transgender health professionals around the world. The live online event will take place on June 19, 2018, open to a maximum of 100 registered healthcare professionals currently working in fields related to gender identity. The main goal of this webinar is to share information about the principal maxillofacial surgery procedures involved in FFS

In preparation for the International TRANSGENDER DAY OF VISIBILITY on March 31st, the City of Marbella recently organized their first edition of "T for Trans" Awards Ceremony to recognize community members dedicated to bringing trans issues to the foreground on the Costa del Sol. The 15th of March is also locally celebrated as the anniversary of a landmark national law protecting the rights of the LGBTI against discrimination, now 11 years ago, which places Spain in the forefront of social progr

As part of the team's strategy for innovating transgender surgery, FACIALTEAM had the opportunity for an exciting day of hands-on research and development with the latest in surgical instruments for maxillofacial surgery. On Wednesday, March 14th, 2018, the complete surgical team joined the developers of ultrasonic surgical technology from Mectron, at the IAVANTE facilities in Granada, one of the few surgery development centers in the world for experimentation on real anatomical models. IAVANTE

In recent months, an interesting debate has developed around whether the coronal approach for forehead recontouring increases forehead length. Patients ask us why we do not use a direct approach for hairline lowering. There are several arguments behind our decision to avoid hairline approaches whenever possible. ARGUMENT 1: visible scar The three basic pillars of the FACIALTEAM working philosophy are: natural results, maintaining the identity of each patient, and avoiding visible scars. The disa

Ella has excelled in her career as a professional hockey player for over 30 years. Furthermore, she is now the first trangender ice hockey player in the women´s national league of Australia. She hopes to also become the first trans player in the international women's hockey federation. As goalie for the Sydney Sirens, where she has enjoyed widespread support by her teammates and all players alike, "the feeling acceptance" has been so fulfilling for her, now in her chosen gender expression. "The

In 2017, the Research and Development Department of FACIALTEAM participated in a viewpoint letter to propose a change in terminology when discussing facial surgery for transgender women. The objective in presenting this "letter to the editor" is to create impetus in including FFS Surgical techniques as an integral part of trans health. The key differentiation of the "New Nomenclature", Facial Gender Confirmation Surgery (FGCS), distinguishes the treatment from what has historically been conside

Making a life changing decision, such as a surgical facial gender transition, is something that requires time and loads of information. At FACIALTEAM, we always recommend to search FFS surgery reviews, to compare with colleagues and to ask for multiple evaluations so you may better weigh every factor essential to make a well-informed decision. Luckily, nowadays more tools are available to aid in finding real FFS surgery reviews, honest opinions about feminization surgeons and true experiences of

This workshop series brings together health professionals in transgender care for a common purpose: advancements in healthcare to improve the quality of life of transgender patients seeking a surgical transition. FACIALTEAM´s directing role aims to raise awareness about the latest approaches to facial feminization within the healthcare sector, therefore increasing visibility of the the needs of transgender women in particular, but also other gender diverse individuals. History of the TransHealt

In general, people tend to think that FFS surgery expectations are only related to the outcomes of surgery. However, they may sometimes be based on ideas of how life will be different with a more feminine face. The function of these assumptions is to motivate us, beneficial if the expectations of facial feminization surgery results are realistic. Unfortunately, such hopes are misleading if based upon unrealistic expectations. Do I have realistic FFS Surgery expectations? When we talk about unrea

When a patient comes to FACIALTEAM for a consultation, one of the most frequent comments we hear is that they are grateful for the facial feminization videos we publish. Through other people's feminisation videos, they are able to get an better idea of the real results and expectations after surgeries. Real testimonials in facial feminization videos The testimonials of trans women who have undergone facial feminization surgery are important to share, as real experiences of the transition proces

One of the driving forces behind FACIALTEAM is the wonderful feedback and smiles we continue to see, day after day. The positivity feeds our desire to continue to provide the absolute best in results and services to our patients, a group of very special people! Every journey follows a different path and we try to support every single patient through it. Facial Feminization surgery can be an important step in the way our patients feel within the society. Loving yourself is the key and much of tha

FACIALTEAM is excited to announce new sections on its website which share relevant information about the new treatments offered by the team as well as the latest scientific advances and developments in the trans health sector. The surgical group continues to figure as pioneers in the field of Facial Gender Confirmation Surgery among trans health providers around the world. As part of this commitment, we would like to highlight the professionals that comprise our team, ensuring everyday th

Let´s talk a little about FACIALTEAM´s clinical department, which is much more than simply a group of surgeons. Behind the main characters of the operation, there is a powerful engined composed of several departments that work in conjunction to reach the level of excellence they are well-known for in the specialty of facial feminization. What is a clinical department for FFS Surgery? What are its duties? The role of this department could be explained, for examply, using an orchestra as a metapho

Feminine Hairline in FFS. It’s easy to understand why the upper portion of the face is so important for any patient considering facial feminization surgery. After all, when we interact with other people, we spend most of our time making eye contact with them. The top one-third of the face is the part that gets seen the most, and it includes the eyes, which are the windows to the soul. It also contains two of the most important facial gender markers: the browbone and the hairline. Facial gender m

https://facialteam.eu/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/supercorto-Australia.mp4 After days under the effects of jetlag and with the accumulated exhaustion resulting from an intense week of travel and work for the II Australian Feminisation Congress, we now wait to embark on our journey back home to Spain. READ Congress on feminisation in Australia Its difficult to explain in words the emotion, appreciation, affection, friendship and love with which we leave from the exceptional country named Aus

The tracheal shave, commonly known as an Adam’s apple reduction surgery, is one of the most frequent procedures included in facial feminization surgery treatment plans. Medically, it is also one of the simplest operations many people will undergo as part of their transition, since it can be done as an outpatient surgery using only local anesthesia. In this post, we’ll talk about why tracheal shaves are so often sought by patients as part of FFS, along with a guide to the procedure, recovery and

FACIALTEAM brings together some of the world´s best surgical specialists in the field of feminisation in Australia for a unique congress dedicated to the health of transgender women. The second edition of this series of educational events will take place in 3 cities this year in the month of November. Feminisation orientations and mini-congresses in Australia On November 14th, the founders and directors of FACIALTEAM, Dr. Daniel Simon and Dr. Luis Capitán, will be in Perth giving lectures on fa

On September 5 – 9th, 2017, the long-standing XXIV Brazilian Congress of Oral-Maxillofacial Surgery and Traumatology (COBRAC) celebrated the prestigious annual event, attended by thousands of scientific professionals around the world. Dr. Simon, co-director of FACIALTEAM and chief surgeon, was honored to accept an award in recognition of his career of achievements in FFS Surgery. In addition, he joined the forum as a keynote speaker on the latest developments in the feminization of facial featur

Facial feminization surgery, or FFS for short, is an umbrella term for a variety of surgical procedures that are done with the goal of giving the face and neck a more feminine appearance. While there is no one size fits all set of treatments that will produce great results in every patient, some types of surgeries are almost always indicated for FFS plans. One of these is forehead reduction surgery. Forehead reduction is actually the single most common procedure used in the course of a facial fe

Hundreds of trans community supporters attended the recent Miss Trans Star International 2017 pageant in Barcelona, sponsored by FACIALTEAM for the third consecutive year. Highlighting 24 spectacular candidates from around the world, the selection process was intense as it comprised judging elements like creativity, elegance, expression, social responsibility—not just beauty. Not just a pretty face. And the tranphobia continues A big favorite among the trans community is the Regional Costumes G

FACIALTEAM directors, FFS surgeons Dr. Daniel Simon and Dr. Luis Capitán, and Dr. Fermín Capitán-Cañadas, our Director of Research & Development, were honored to be invited as guest speakers for the medical residents of NYU Langone Center´s Transgender Surgery Services. Dr. Simon explains, "Academic Initiatives among FFS surgeons are very significant in the development and consolidation of facial gender surgery around the world, an important discipline and essential part of the gender confir

A feminine hairline and the bones of the eyebrows area, called frontonasoorbital complex, are among the most visible features of the face. Males tend to have a more prominent forehead and brow bone and more of a M-shaped hairline. A female forehead is typically rounded with a smooth transition between nose and forehead and a more U-shaped hairline. Forehead Surgery in FFS Forehead surgery is one of the most important procedures in FFS because it is the frame of the eyes that influence your expre

Lavine Holanda, top model, shares her FFS surgery testimonial A FACIALTEAM patient from Brazil with an incredible journey in the world of beauty queens recounts her FFS Surgery testimonial. International Pageantry Lavine participated in her first Brazilian beauty contest in 2005, coming in third place. In 2006, she returned to the same competition, this time gaining second place and in 2009 she finally won the title of Miss Paraná. Having "conquered" Brazil, she left the country in search of mor

The decision to include facial feminization surgery as a part of your transition is a very personal one, and one that you probably haven’t made lightly. You might not have even made a firm decision yet and are still seeking a guide to facial feminization to see if FFS is a good fit for you. Wherever you are in your journey, it’s normal to have lots of questions. Some people feel overwhelmed by the uncertainty when they start thinking about facial feminization, also referred to as facial harmoniz

FACIALTEAM has been invited to participate in an international study on the perception of femininity of transgender individuals, before and after facial feminization surgery. It's a multi-centre, prospective analysis about the influence of facial features on the quality of life for transgender people. The transition process in the area of facial femininity perception can involve a wide variety of different treatments. Depending on the case, each person may attain different levels of satisfactio

Dear Patient, I am Marina Rodríguez, psychologist and postop care coordinator for FACIALTEAM. Below I will share a few relaxation techniques which can be practiced before and after facial feminization surgery to alleviate sensations of anxiety which commonly arise during this emotional step in your transition. READ Guide to Facial Feminization Surgery Relaxation techniques to reach our goal Being able to stay calm before such step in your life is essential for a successful surgery preparat

If you are considering FFS surgery, our orientation team invites you to free facial feminisation seminars UK, including demonstrations of virtual simulations of potential results. Whether you would like to attend one of our UK events, our center in Marbella or simply schedule a video-appointment via Skype, our team is looking forward to providing you with comprehensive information about FFS. Facial Feminisation Seminars UK Get answers to all your facial feminization questions from a comprehensiv

FACIALTEAM at Sparkle´s 13th fabulous year, marking the event as one of the best transgender celebrations in the world. This year Sparkle was lucky to enjoy wonderful weather which helped make the event in Sackville Gardens a huge success this year; although the typical rain never stops it! FACIALTEAM at Sparkle FACIALTEAM, Sparkle Ball 2017 sponsors, had a great time at our market stand together with AprilsTouch, right next to our favorite magazine: TransLiving! Thanks to the many participants

Facial Feminization scars should be hidden for a more natural result. Obtaining the best results possible for our FFS patients is our top priority, but what exactly does that mean? Many prospective patients are apprehensive about such a drastic procedure being done on the most visible part of the body—the face. Will the results look natural or will I look like I’ve “had work done”? Will there be apparent facial feminization scars? Will I still be me after FFS surgery? Believe it or not, we are g

The Basics of FFS: Facial Feminization Surgery As society’s attitudes towards transgender people slowly shift, topics such as FFS or Facial Feminization Surgery are becoming more openly discussed. At the same time, the medical community is reaching a consensus on the importance of facial feminization for the overall well being of trans women. But for many people, the concept of FFS surgery remains somewhat mysterious. That’s why we at FACIALTEAM wanted to put together this simple guide to the ba

Advocacy through Research: WPATH Standards of Care Review for inclusion of FFS Surgery An important part of our mission at FACIALTEAM, members of the World Professional Association of Transgender Health ( WPATH ), is not only offering the best patient care and results in Facial Feminization Surgery, but also to participate in modernizing the field in all its aspects. Acceptance of article for publication in the International Journal of Transgenderism This is accomplished in two main ways. First

Why does FACIALTEAM have an annual limit? Tailored surgery is highly personalized for you. Identifying a maximum capacity of any surgical team is important for reasons which ultimately matter to you, the patient. This "flood mark" is the boundary where quality would be put at risk. QUALITY ASSURANCE Quality of care is assured when the patient care system is well-balanced, not overloaded. The Facial Gender Confirmation Surgery and Facial Harmonization Surgery process functions best at a certain

Transitioning is a major undertaking for many women, one that often comes with emotional and physical challenges. Women who have conducted facial feminization surgery research agree it is a key part of the transition journey and an additional challenge to face. Just like any major surgery, the procedures used in FFS surgery or facial gender confirmation surgery have both potential risks and benefits. Considering the potential psychological effects this type of procedure can have, it is extremely

Facial feminization surgery of the upper third of the face. Cutting-edge facial feminization technique Years of research and experience have proven that one of the keys to providing natural, satisfactory results to patients of facial feminization surgery is to assess and reconstruct the upper third of the face as a whole. The upper third of the face The upper third of the face contains two gender characteristics that are particularly important for facial feminization: the bone stru

FACIALTEAM is making way for the FACIALTEAM Foundation for transgender people, a project that allows us give back to the very community which has helped us to become world leaders in facial gender harmonization. Thanks to the trust of hundreds of patients from all over the world who share a common desire.

While the field of facial feminization surgery is relatively young, the concept of facial gender or sexual dimorphism has been studied for centuries. This has its benefits, but it has also resulted in several widely held misconceptions about what makes a face feminine and how to feminize a masculine face. The best facial feminization surgeons today have challenged these by presenting advancements in the field.

Preoperative anxiety before facial feminization surgery happens just like other times in life when we need to face a situation that implies effort or a big change, so it is common for a stress response to appear.

FACIALTEAM expounds facial gender confirmation protocols for guide on transgender surgery Gender Affirmation: Medical and Surgical Perspectives FACIALTEAM is pleased to announce the publication of a chapter on facial gender confirmation surgery in the most definitive book on transgender healthcare to date. The volume was created in collaboration in part with the scientific committee of the European Professional Association of Transgender Healthcare (EPATH) as well as other international e

The Crown of Spain´s biggest beauty pageant for transwomen goes to Miss Brazil´s Rafaela Manfrini and her angelic faced sculpted by FACIALTEAM The trans community speaks to the world through platforms such as beauty pageants that symbolize a journey and campaign for greater visibility and acceptance in society. These public events are often the main frame to give voice to transgender women within the LGTB community and beyond. In this year´s Miss Trans Star 2016 nearly thirty women compe

a specialized type of massage given by our certified therapist, Antonio Romero Moreno, in the days following your procedure. What is lymphatic drainage for FFS surgery? Manual lymphatic drainage or MLD is a specialized form of gentle massage that is frequently prescribed to patients recovering from any type of surgery in Europe. Since the technique was developed in the 1930s, many scientific studies have shown that it is beneficial for patients after surgery, athletes with sports i

Hairline feminization with or without hair transplants? We at FACIALTEAM have a great interest in the topic of hairline feminization. Feminizing hair transplants within the framework of facial gender confirmation surgery (a.k.a facial feminization surgery or FFS) is a common enquiry, so we would like to offer clinical guidance on the subject regarding how to determine the most suitable treatment as well as the timing and order of treatments. Read our scientific article "Facial Feminization Surge

In honor of the many wonderful relationships created with facial feminization patients around the world. As it is said, a picture is worth a thousand words. Today and every day, we want to thank you for involving FACIALTEAM in your life and therefore the larger community to which we all belong. Often, the smiles seen in our photos symbolize closure to the FFS journey that we have shared together in expectation, after long hours of preparation, learning about each other, laughter and tear

Proud recipient of the 2015 seal for award-winners. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons has announced the Best Paper Awards presented at their annual meeting on October 16th in Boston. FACIALTEAM, specialist in facial feminization surgery, is the proud recipient of the 2015 Best Paper Award in the Cosmetic category, one of only five awards each year. In June 2014, a prestigious international journal published our scientific report spearheaded by Dr. Capitán and Dr. Simon titled, Facial Fem

The World Health Organization (WHO) has approved the use of acupuncture as an adjuvant therapy in post-surgical recovery For our patients, the goals of this therapy are adapted to their postoperative circumstances: to reduce inflammation, to reduce pain, to reduce stress and to improve sleep quality for better relaxation. The strategy of the therapy is twofold: We want to regulate the energy meridians that go up the head and then come down in order to balance the flow of energy, bl

FACIAL PLASTIC SURGERY DIRECTOR & RHINOPLASTY SPECIALIST In this day and age, the future advancement of facial surgery depends on the hyper-specialization of each singular procedure, especially within a team setting. For example, rhinoplasties, fundamental for many aesthetic or gender confirmation treatments, are ideally given undivided attention by an experienced specialist to permit a higher level of expertise and ultimately more successful results. Dr. Bellinga is not onl

The growing team of experts in facial feminization surgery. The office will be closed for holidays from August 17 to 21. MIDSUMMER REPORT 2015 Keeping in with the spirit of doing the best possible for our patients, which includes developing the very teamwork that enables us to bring facial feminization to a higher level of expertise, the team recently enjoyed a group outing in Marbella. The busy day-to-day buzz in the clinic leaves sparse time to refine interdepartmental communicat

FACIALTEAM promotes investigation to further innovation in the field of Facial Feminization Surgery FACIALTEAM continues to decisively invest in research, training and development, three key points in building a solid company base of a medical and surgical nature. Born of the need for new investigation on concepts of facial gender, the team announces the creation in 2015 of the Department of Research and Development, a project that will be spearheaded by Dr. Fermín Capitán Cañadas. Dr. F.

FACIALTEAM was in Manchester for the 5th consecutive year (2015) at the greatest transgender gathering in Europe! Sparkle! Dr. Daniel Simon, FFS specialist at Sparkle in 2012. FACIALTEAM FFS presentation at Sparkle Workshops 2012 Dr. Daniel gives a facial feminisation group orientation The orientations included ONSCREEN SIMULATION OF RESULTS by Alexandra Hamer of Virtual FFS, all for no fee. (more…)

What is the FFS Specialists new company logo? A heart? A butterfly? An opening chrysalis or orchid? It´s open to your interpretation. facialteam new logo revealed Our philosophy of always aiming to exceed patient expectations has lead us to cutting edge of technology, superior clinical care and highly organized informational and coordination services. FACIALTEAM is proud of our growing team´s achievements, driven jointly by a passion to perfect the finest details and a sincere desire to advan

What to look for in a Facial Feminization Surgeon? FACIALTEAM is an small group of integrated specialists, World Leaders in facial feminization. FACIALTEAM surgeons have been featured as keynote speakers in multiple scientific platforms since publishing in 2014 groundbreaking research on facial feminization in the journal Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, official publication of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Our comprehensive team analyzes each FFS patient meticulously, taking

In Issue 46 of TransLiving International, a popular transgender lifestyle magazine distributed internationally, you can now read features on three of our former patients. Since 2013, FACIALTEAM has supported the cause and events of TLI, attending many of their weekend retreats in Eastbourne where free consultations and digital simulations have been offered as well as educational presentations on FFS. For more information, visit www.transliving.co.uk and keep up to date with TLI events on social

Hello there world! In this episode we will be talking all about facial feminization surgery.Enjoy my SPECIAL Guest Star Appearance from Ms.Lilia on behalf of www.facialteam.eu. As we interview her all about the process,recovery time,emotional changes coming from FFS and much much more! Make sure you tune into Entransed With Bambie Every Thursday 11AM EST! https://facialteam.eu/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/show_7340093.mp3 En Transed with Bambie Nicole For those who don’t know, explai

A Marbella clinic has Andalucía's only medical team specialising in the feminisation of facial features Since 2000 the Andalusian public health service (SAS) has financed sex change operations, however the problem for many people who have taken that step is that they still see a masculine face when they look in the mirror. The only medical team in Andalucía that specialises in feminising masculine facial features is based in a Marbella clinic, where procedures are performed that are not c

FACIALTEAM in its entirety, with centers in both Marbella and Brazil, joined together in February 2015 to lead the first training in facial feminization surgery (FFS) at the CMAT-IAVANTE of Granada, a high-tech training headquarters for healthcare professionals. Co-director Dr. Daniel Simon explains, "The focus has been on developing pioneering surgical techniques in Facial Feminization and refinement of approaches which have already been established." During the session, test surgery was

Featuring guest Professor, Dr. Marci Bowers, MD/GYN It is our pleasure to announce the 3rd TransHealth Initiative Workshop, hosted by FACIALTEAM in Marbella. The free workshop series is an ongoing effort to bring together health professionals in transgender care for a common purpose: innovation and advancement in services aimed at improving the quality of life for members of the transgender community. FACIALTEAM´s directing role in this project is to raise awareness about modern approache

Once a year the entire team unites for reasons other than work, as challenging and rewarding as it truly is, but to just have fun! Our annual holiday dinner is a time for us to simply be grateful and enjoy each other´s company... although you will find more than one of us discussing a case, reading an email, or writing a whatsapp to a patient while at the table! This year, you can see our group has grown again, moving forward and always aiming for excellence in all aspects of our service

A higher degree of specialization is now essential for any Craniofacial, ENT or Plastic surgeon who aims for excellence in their habitual practice. Undoubtedly, the Rhinoplasty is the apex procedure within the frame of facial aesthetics; Only through clinical immersions, alongside professionals dedicated exclusively to the subject, may we become oriented in the basic foundations of nasal aesthetic surgery

Dr. Capitán of FACIAL TEAM is honored to be an invited speaker at the prestigous SECPRE conference which will be attended by more than 400 professionals worldwide in the surgical sector. See the program for the 49th Annual Conference of the Spanish and Portuguese Societies of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. In the words the event´s President, Dr. Manuel Sanchéz Nebreda: (the conference) is dedicated above all to raise the scientific level with a select, chosen number of world-lead

Inaugural edition - 2014 Brussels Dr. Capitán of FACIALTEAM is very pleased to take part in a new multidisciplinary initiative, being one of the select invited speakers for the 1st Facial Makeover Meeting in June 2014. He will be presenting clinical studies of his work in facial feminization surgery. In the words of Professor Maurice Mommaerts, founder and chairman of the Scientific Committee: "The subspecialty of facial makeover was created out of a generation of patients used to the internet a

Dr. Daniel Simon travelled together with Alexandra Hamer of VirtualFFS to the single most important event for transgender healthcare professionals, the biennial WPATH Symposium, which took place this year in Bangkok. In the words of WPATH President, Jamison Green, "`[What a] huge accomplishment and overall success the 2014 meeting was. The meeting not only held a record attendance of 538 registrants, the educational value along with the scientific and clinical exposure gained for transgender hea

FACIAL TEAM WILL BE THERE! For 22 years The Southern Comfort Conference has been the result of the efforts, dedication and hard work or many hard-working volunteers and supporters. The conference has been instrumental in helping hundreds of people from around the world make changes in their lives, and has often been at the core of survival, acceptance, and an ability to face major issues in our lives. FACIALTEAM is pleased to announce that we will be in Atlanta for the SOUTHERN COMFORT CONFERENC

To receive an evaluation by email or correspondence, we will need the following: A precise description of what you would like to change with FFS. Three photos: frontal, profile and 3/4 lateral (or 45 º), such as in the example at the bottom of the page. Your full name and surname, country of residence, and contact telephone or Skype/Google+ username. Keep in mind the tips below: Don't hold the camera yourself and try not to use mirrors. Keep the camera at least 6 feet (2 metres) away from your f

Carol Marra, I’m a model and a journalist, and on recommendation of a friend of mine, Ariadna, I came here to Facial Team. Actually what I came to do with Facial Team, I really wanted to improve my forehead. I find my forehead too long, and also being a model and working a lot with make-up, I have a concern to have my skin looked-after. So I also wanted to have a good treatment for that, because the team here is multidisciplinary, there are dermatologists, skull surgeons, anyway, I also wanted t

Facial Team, a global leader in Facial Feminization Surgery, offers an easily accessible electronic consultation system to current patients and anyone interested in FFS, completely innovating patient services thanks to the multiple Internet platforms available. Telemedicine, also known as e-Health or Telecare, is the use of telecommunication and information technologies in order to provide clinical health care at a distance. With easy to use technologies such as Skype or Messenger, Telemedicine

Mayra, a patient from Rio de Janeiro, had her facial feminzation surgery on March 29, 2012 with FACIAL TEAM. Over the last 3 months, she has uploaded several YouTube videos about her FFS experience. The procedures performed were: forehead reconstruction with sinus osteotomy, orbital shave, eyebrow lift, rhinoplasty, chinplasty and trachea shave. It is our pleasure to invite you to view a new compilation of her videos, which includes a transcription in 3 languages. Click on the "CC" button to a

FACIALTEAM has employed hilotherapy (controlled cooling therapy) in thousands of patients since 2008, proving its many benefits. Given the multiple advantages of hilotherapy, FACIALTEAM´s Research and Development team has spent a decade so far working with Hilotherm engineers to pioneer its application in the field of FFS Surgery. Why Hilotherapy is better than ice In many patients, surgery brings up feelings of fear, especially about the pain in the postoperative period. We are often asked ab

I was under the general anaesthetic for about seven hours, from 3.30 in the afternoon to about 10.30 at night. I was back in the recovery room by 11.00 pm, having come round by this time from the anaesthetic. The facial feminisation procedures I had in November 2011 were: forehead/orbital reduction and eyebrow lift via coronal incision; rhinoplasty, and submandibular liposuction. What on earth does this medical jargon mean? The following is my understanding of what happens in these

IN THE 21st CENTURY, ALL SURGICAL DISCIPLINES NOW COUNT ON AN INVALUABLE ALLY IN THE ADVANCEMENT OF NEW TECHNOLOGIES AND THEIR GROWING APPLICATION TO SPECIFIC AREAS. Specifically, the field of radiology has undergone a spectacular development in imaging techniques which permit a superior level of anatomical detail. It is important to highlight how facial feminization surgery now benefits from the current innovations already successfully applied in various fields of medicine and surgery.

Gender dysphoria is a now a widely recognized condition in the 21st century, common to the transgender population which increasingly demands its absolute acceptance and socio-civil rights in today's society. Fortunately, numerous necessary legal changes have been incorporated in many countries to enable a higher degree of integration in the various aspects of any lifestyle (work, family, institutional, etc.). However, as we know, many obstacles still remain. The field of medicine has responded t

Facial Feminization Surgery (FFS) patients typically are transgender women, although the techniques are also applicable for genetic woman with more prominent masculine features. Many professionals and patients consider FFS equally as important as gender reassignment surgery, as it can significantly assist in social integration by permitting a higher rate of "passing" as a genetic female. With only a brief glance at an individual's face, the human brain registers the first impression of a person;

Facial Team has forged a reputation as one of the leading specialists in FFS worldwide. ...Each case is meticulously analysed in order to provide a treatment plan best adapted to the needs of the patient... A natural, harmonious and feminine result is obtained beginning with a personalised study of the individual face and the election of the techniques developed specifically for facial feminisation. Formerly, it has been accepted that facial feminisation consists in the employment of a series of

In 2010, Abi decided to get professional assistance for Facial Feminisation Surgery (FFS). Sparkle 2011 with Abi She is a transgender woman, which means her gender identity is not in accordance with her biological gender. In frank words, she was born with an anatomy that didn´t match her gender identity. This situation is referred to as gender dysphoria. Most transgender people note that they realized they truly belonged to the opposite or undefined gender from as early as 2 years of age. Can yo

Only weeks after surgery... Ema came to have her facial feminisation surgery with Dr. Luis Capitán and Dr. Daniel Simon of FACIALTEAM in Marbella. Her surgery was extensive, but not even a month later and she was already the focus of attention! She underwent forehead contouring, hairline modification, eyebrow lift, rhinoplasty, cheek augmentation, jaw and chin contouring and a trachea shave. Read her testimonial here in English. Ema´s story has been featured in many articles and television int

PARA CASTELLANO, VER MÁS ABAJO. In December 2010, Dalila came to Marbella all by herself, brave women that she is. The day before her FFS , she met with Dr. Simon to finalize the procedures and talk over the details after having spent the morning with Ana for the pre-op tests. It was decided to perform a hairline correction, forehead contouring with brow orbit reduction, eyebrow lift, jaw contouring and a trachea reduction. it takes valiance to come from so far away, alone, for something as seri

PARA CASTELLANO, VER MÃS ABAJO. This November, Marina came to Marbella, bravely, to have surgery. She only had consultations with us by email and phone, but had decided that Facial Team was where she wanted to have her FFS. She underwent the following procedures: frontal bossing reduction, browlift, jaw contour, chinplasty and adam ´s apple reduction. In this photo, she is preparing to go home, only a week after surgery. Swelling and bruising are still evident at this stage, but she manages a t

Para castellano, ver más abajo. Who exactly is the team behind FACIAL TEAM? The FFS surgeons are well-accomplished in the field of facial feminisation surgery, second to none. But they don ´t work alone! They are supported by an international network of professionals, based primarily in Marbella and Sao Paulo. From the first contact to the many follow-up conversations we will have post-op, your personal patient coordinator (P.C.) will manage all the details of your case. It is your P.C. who will

Hormones, makeup, hairstyle, and accessories all play their part for a T-woman. However, many are not happy settling with that. There is still something about that woman in the mirror that makes people look twice, which is actually not what you want. Perhaps it means that the teller uses the wrong pronoun with you. Children ask you the usual embarrassing questions. Most importantly though, you don ´t feel that the face you see is the mental image of yourself. Facial feminisation surgery is a way

Alessandra Bernaroli travelled from Italy, accompanied by her partner, to undergo Facial Feminization Surgery in Marbella. They came a few days early, making a bit of a weekend getaway of the trip before surgery. They stayed at one of the local hotels, only a short walk along the seaside from the clinic. Alessandra is very special for us because this was actually her second visit. One year earlier, she underwent bimaxillary orthognathic surgery (to modify a jaw anomaly), a chinplasty and lower j

Here with Ana and Dr. Simón of FACIALTEAM is a patient only 1 week after facial feminisation surgery. More photos of her results will be posted in the future. Ana and Lilia, the patient coordinators will assist you with everything from clearing up any doubts, settling on a date, booking hotel apartments and airport transport, as well as organizing a detailed schedule in advance. They will accompany you along the way, offering a helping hand during the appointments and making sure all your needs